Even After Fleeing Abroad, Police Track Down and Refer Drug Smuggling and Distribution Ring

A criminal organization that smuggled drugs from Thailand and distributed them in South Korea has been handed over to the prosecution.

The drugs seized by the police from a drug organization. Seocho Police Station, Seoul

On August 22, the Seocho Police Station in Seoul announced that it had referred 12 members of the organization to the prosecution on charges of violating the Narcotics Control Act. These included two ringleaders, five responsible for smuggling, and five responsible for distribution. Of these, nine members, excluding three distributors who played a minor role in the crime, were referred in custody.

According to the police, between September and October of last year, the suspects smuggled 3 kilograms of methamphetamine and 3 kilograms of ketamine from Thailand into South Korea using the "body packer" method, concealing the drugs on their bodies. They then distributed the drugs domestically via Telegram.

One ringleader fled to Thailand to evade the police investigation. However, the police, in cooperation with the Thai Office of Narcotics Control Board and other international agencies, arrested the ringleader locally.

The police seized a total of 2.4 kilograms of methamphetamine and ketamine from the suspects.

A police official stated, "We will continue to track down and apprehend drug offenders through ongoing cooperation with overseas law enforcement and related agencies."

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